William Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in San Diego, CA, and has 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of advising, he is a published author of motivational and financial articles and serves on the finance and philanthropy committees of Neighborhood Healthcare, as well as acting as treasurer for the Rotary Club of Escondido. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and operates both as an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Brian Mancuso is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSb and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2006. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and multi-asset investment approach backed by proprietary research.

Kent Thompson is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in San Diego, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Stillwater Vista LLC and serves on the investment committee of the San Diego Rescue Mission. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver personalized retirement income plans, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Danielle Ferrer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charities, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Greg Stafford is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and The Gensler Group. Stafford was also the owner of a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Diana Canales is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christoph Scholz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments between 2021 and 2024. His earlier experience includes positions as a Service Support staff member at Citizens Business Bank and Lead Teller at Wells Fargo. In his current role, Christoph works with clients to support them in pursuing their financial goals by utilizing Fidelity's resources and tools. He emphasizes a flexible, professional, knowledgeable, and relationship-focused approach to financial planning. Christoph holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Christoph has interests in baseball, cars, football, social events with friends, skiing, and traveling.

Robert Shultz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

James Froman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously held roles at Use Credit Union, SeCU Brokerage Services, Citicorp Investment Services, and Ifmg Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various investment approaches.

Anthony Ricci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American General Securities Incorporated. Ricci is also a licensed agent for non-variable insurance since 1980. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Clare Truong is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in San Diego, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Clare has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping the services separate.

Tina Huston is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2026. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 17 years and has been associated with JM Financial Services since 1985. In addition to her advisory work, Huston is president and owner of PH Financial Services Inc, which provides tax and securities services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Bauerle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Poway, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he served in the United States Navy for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Janean Stripe is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2020. Her prior roles include positions at Lucia Securities, LLC, RJL Wealth Management, LLC, and Raymond J. Lucia Companies, Inc. She is also involved as an insurance agent with Westland Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by technology and extensive non-advisory financial services.

Lori Lenhof is a financial advisor with Stifel in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Michael Rundlett is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 1993. He provides small business consulting services outside of his advisory role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Maria Gallardo Gower is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at TDAmeritrade Inc. in advisory roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Brianna Jacobs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL since 2026. Prior to her current role, Brianna has experience in education, including positions at San Diego State University and Santa Barbara City College, as well as work in the restaurant industry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, incorporating model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Harryson Franz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their unique financial situations, identify areas of strength and opportunity, and assist in implementing plans and strategies aimed at achieving their vision of success. Harryson has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, with roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020, including Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2016 to 2020, and held positions at US Bank and Wells Fargo earlier in his career. He holds a California Insurance License.

Alex Lutz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Citibank. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for a family living trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to tailor recommendations, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.